Thomas Vincent Shannon

Background

Shannon, Thomas Vincent was born on December 11, 1874 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James and Mary (O’Hara) Shannon.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Saint Ignatius College, 1890. Catholic University of America, 1897-1899, Licentiate of Sacred Theology, 1897. Doctor of Laws, Notre Dame, 1922, Loyola, 1922.

Career

Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1897. Pastor Saint Francis Xavier Church, Wilmette, Illinois, 1912-1916, Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Chicago, since 1916. Pastor of Saint Mary's, Lake Forest, since 1941.

Achievements

• Thomas Vincent Shannon has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as vice president 7th District, Liberty Loan campaign and as representative of Archdiocese of Chicago for American Red Cross, World War. Canon of Guadalajara. Clubs: University, Onwentsia Country.

Connections

Father:

James Shannon

Mother:

Mary (O’Hara) Shannon